See, when it comes to firecrackers, the typical method of disarming one's self is to fire it onto the field of play, allowing it to glow brightly in the cushy comforts of the green grass. Some Swiss hooligans went against conventional thinking and fired one into the stands on the weekend, causing a stoppage in the Grasshoppers v Zurich derby, a game eventually (and smartly) cancelled.

See, when it comes to firecrackers, the typical method of disarming one's self is to fire it onto the field of play, allowing it to glow brightly in the cushy comforts of the green grass. Some Swiss hooligans went against conventional thinking and fired one into the stands on the weekend, causing a stoppage in the Grasshoppers v Zurich derby, a game eventually (and smartly) cancelled.

In the past day or so there's been some interesting news on some potential players for KC that has come out. The biggest bit of news came from Robb Heineman last night on Twitter where he stated that the team had come to a verbal agreement with a defender/defensive midfielder. Certainly a good sign after the performance late in the game in Vancouver.

Apparently Fernando Torres' replacement didn't cost £35m. Kid's 16.

(Exaggerated English hype in 3...2...)

• Gattuso's real problem. (Studs Up)
• A shifted focus. (Three Match Ban)
• Crossing the channel controversially. (ESPN)
• Grasshoppers migrate.

ZURICH, Switzerland The Swiss club Grasshoppers says it must leave Zurich after 125 years because talks with authorities over rent and operating costs have broken down. The 27-time champions are exploring stadium-sharing options next season with clubs in Aarau and Emmen. Club officials say the city has refused to reduce annual rent at Letzigrund [.